It's an enduring axiom: before there is democracy, there is rule of law. Thomas Geoghegan argues here in his lively pamphlet that as the pillars of the American legal system are crumbling, so too is the American democracy. Geoghegan convincingly explains how the 2000 presidential election was only the first sign that justice is now driven by party politics. He notes how even lawyers are becoming disillusioned with the law, as federal cases are increasingly determined by whether they are heard by a Bush-appointed judge or a Clinton-appointed judge. Geoghegan ultimately contends that the sense of disorder in our legal system has never been greater, and we may no longer have the basic civic trust necessary to preserve the rule of law.

About the Author
Thomas Geoghegan is a labor lawyer in Chicago and recently authored In America's Court.


Book Information
ISBN 9780972819695
Author Thomas Geoghegan
Format Paperback
Page Count 152
Imprint Prickly Paradigm Press, LLC
Publisher Prickly Paradigm Press, LLC
Weight(grams) 113g
Dimensions(mm) 18mm * 12mm * 1mm